Beloved Soap Opera Star’s Shocking Death

Soap opera fans received some devastating news today, Beverly Hills 90210 alum and current Riverdale cast member Luke Perry has passed away at just 52 years old.

Last week Perry was rushed to the hospital after a 911 call was made from his California residence, the actor had reportedly suffered from a massive stroke. After fighting to come back over the weekend in the hospital, reports have confirmed that the actor has passed away.

TMZ reported, “Luke passed away Monday morning at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank. According to his rep, Luke was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends.”

While Luke Perry rose to infamy after his performance in Beverly Hills 90210, diehard soap fans will recall that he also appeared in ABC soap opera Loving, and NBC soap opera Another World.

Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers, and gossip on your social feeds? Just hit ‘Like’ on our Soap Opera Spy Facebook page

Sandra Dee

Sandra Dee is a soap opera enthusiast, and spends 20 hours of her life every week watching her favorite daytime dramas. In her off time – she likes to chat on Facebook with her soapy friends about all the latest switched paternity tests, cheating scandals, and imposters. Sandra’s all time favorite soap opera was ‘’Guiding Light,” but now “Bold And The Beautiful” would have to be her number one soap of choice. If she is not online or watching soaps, you can find Sandra crocheting sweaters for her cats.